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PRECAUTIONS WHEN STARTING

AND DRIVING

BREAK-IN SCHEDULE

BEFORE STARTING ENGINE

During the first 1,600 km (1,000 miles), follow these

recommendations to obtain maximum engine perfor-

mance and ensure the future reliability and economy of

your new vehicle. Failure to follow these recommenda-

tions may result in shortened engine life and reduced

engine performance.

WARNING:

The driving characteristics of your vehicle will

change remarkably by any additional load and

its distribution, as well as by adding optional

equipment (trailer coupling, roof racks, etc.).

Your driving style and speed must be adjusted

according to the circumstances. Especially when

carrying heavy loads, your speed must be

reduced adequately.

Never leave children or adults who would

normally require the support of others alone

in your vehicle. Pets should not be left alone

either. They could unknowingly activate

switches or controls and inadvertently be-

come involved in a serious accident and

injure themselves. On hot, sunny days,

Do not drive at a constant speed, either fast or

slow, for long periods of time.

Do not run the engine over 4,000 rpm.

Do not accelerate at full throttle in any gear.

Do not start quickly.

temperatures in

closed vehicle could

quickly become high enough to cause se-

vere or possibly fatal illness to people or

animals.

Make sure the area around the vehicle is clear.

Visually inspect tires for their appearance and

condition. Measure and check the tire pressure for

proper inflation.

Do not brake hard as much as possible.

Properly secure all luggage to help prevent it

from sliding or shifting. Do not place lug-

gage higher than the seatbacks. In a sudden

stop or collision, unsecured luggage could

cause personal injury.

Check that all windows and lights are clean.

Adjust the seat and head restraint positions.

Adjust the inside and outside rearview mirror

positions.

NOTE:

Fasten your seat belt and ask all passengers to do

the same.

During the first few months after purchasing a

new vehicle, if you smell strong odors of Volatile

Organic Compounds (VOCs) inside the vehicle,

ventilate the passenger compartment thor-

oughly. Open all the windows before entering

or while in the vehicle. In addition, when the

temperature in the passenger compartment

rises, or when the vehicle is parked in direct

sunlight for a period of time, turn off the air

recirculation mode of the air conditioner and/or

open the windows to allow sufficient fresh air

into the passenger compartment.

Check that all doors are closed.

Check the operation of the warning lights when

the ignition switch is placed in the “ON” position.

Maintenance items in the “8. Maintenance and do-

it-yourself” section should be checked periodi-

cally.

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also generate carbon monoxide.)

iously reduce the ability of the three-way

catalyst to help reduce exhaust pollutants

and/or damage the three-way catalyst.

EXHAUST GAS (carbon monoxide)

The exhaust system and body should be

inspected by a qualified mechanic whenever:

WARNING:

Keep your engine tuned up. Malfunctions in

the ignition, fuel injection, or electrical

systems may cause overrich fuel to flow into

the three-way catalyst, causing it to over-

heat. Do not keep driving if the engine

misfires, or if noticeable loss of performance

or other unusual operating conditions are

detected. Have the vehicle inspected

promptly by a NISSAN dealer.

— Your vehicle is raised while being ser-

viced.

Do not breathe exhaust gas; it contains

colorless and odorless carbon monoxide.

Carbon monoxide is dangerous. It can cause

unconsciousness or death.

— You suspect that exhaust fumes are

entering into the passenger compart-

ment.

If you suspect that exhaust fumes are

entering the vehicle, drive with all windows

fully open, and have the vehicle inspected

immediately.

— You notice a change in the sound of the

exhaust system.

— You have had an accident involving

damage to the exhaust system, under-

body, or rear of the vehicle.

Do not run the engine in closed spaces such

as a garage.

Avoid driving with an extremely low fuel

level. Running out of fuel could cause the

engine to misfire, damaging the three-way

catalyst.

Do not park the vehicle with the engine

running for an extended period of time.

THREE-WAY CATALYST

Keep the back door closed while driving,

otherwise exhaust gas could be drawn into

the passenger compartment. If you must

drive with the back door open, follow these

precautions:

Do not race the engine while warming it up.

WARNING:

Do not push or tow your vehicle to start the

engine.

The exhaust gas and the exhaust system are

very hot. Keep people, animals and flam-

mable materials away from the exhaust

system components.

TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM

(TPMS) (if equipped)

— Open all the windows.

Each tire, including the spare (if provided), should be

checked monthly when cold and inflated to the inflation

pressure recommended by the vehicle manufacturer

on the vehicle placard or tire inflation pressure label. (If

your vehicle has tires of a different size than the size

indicated on the vehicle placard or tire inflation

pressure label, you should determine the proper tire

inflation pressure for those tires.)

— Turn the air recirculation mode off and

set the fan speed control to the highest

level to circulate the air.

Do not stop or park the vehicle over

flammable materials such as dry grass,

wastepaper or rags. They may ignite and

cause a fire.

If electrical wiring or other cable connec-

tions must pass to a trailer through the seal

of the back door or the body, follow the

manufacturer’s recommendation to prevent

carbon monoxide entry into the vehicle.

The three-way catalyst is an emission control device

installed in the exhaust system. Exhaust gas in the

three-way catalyst is burned at high temperatures to

help reduce pollutants.

As an added safety feature, your vehicle has been

equipped with a Tire Pressure Monitoring System

(TPMS) that illuminates a low tire pressure telltale

when one or more of your tires is significantly under-

inflated. Accordingly, when the low tire pressure telltale

illuminates, you should stop and check your tires as

special body or other equipment is

added for recreational or other usage, follow

the manufacturer’s recommendation to pre-

vent carbon monoxide entry into the vehicle.

(Some recreational vehicle appliances such

as stoves, refrigerators, heaters, etc. may

CAUTION:

Do not use leaded gasoline. (See “Recom-

mended fluids/lubricants and capacities”

(P.9-2).) Deposits from leaded gasoline ser-

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soon as possible, and inflate them to the proper

pressure. Driving on a significantly under-inflated tire

causes the tire to overheat and can lead to tire failure.

Under-inflation also reduces fuel efficiency and tire

tread life, and may affect the vehicle’s handling and

stopping ability.

accident and could result in serious personal

injury. Check the tire pressure for all four

tires. Adjust the tire pressure to the recom-

mended COLD tire pressure shown on the

tire placard to turn the low tire pressure

warning light OFF. If you have a flat tire,

Additional information

The TPMS does not monitor the tire pressure of

the spare tire.

The TPMS will activate only when the vehicle is

driven at speeds above 25 km/h (16 MPH). Also,

this system may not detect a sudden drop in tire

pressure (for example a flat tire while driving).

replace it with

spare tire as soon as

Please note that the TPMS is not a substitute for

proper tire maintenance, and it is the driver’s respon-

sibility to maintain correct tire pressure, even if under-

inflation has not reached the level to trigger illumination

of the TPMS low tire pressure telltale.

possible. (See “Flat tire” (P.6-3) for changing

a flat tire.)

The low tire pressure warning light may not

automatically turn off when the tire pressure is

adjusted. After the tire is inflated to the recom-

mended pressure, reset the tire pressures regis-

tered in your vehicle and then drive the vehicle at

speeds above 25 km/h (16 MPH) to activate the

TPMS and turn off the low tire pressure warning

light. Use a tire pressure gauge to check the tire

pressure.

After adjusting the tire pressure, be sure to

reset the TPMS. Unless the resetting is

performed, the TPMS will not warn of the

low tire pressure.

Your vehicle has also been equipped with a TPMS

malfunction indicator to indicate when the system is

not operating properly. The TPMS malfunction indica-

tor is combined with the low tire pressure telltale.

When the system detects a malfunction, the telltale will

flash for approximately 1 minute and then remain

continuously illuminated. This sequence will continue

upon subsequent vehicle start-ups as long as the

malfunction exists. When the malfunction indicator is

illuminated, the system may not be able to detect or

signal low tire pressure as intended. TPMS malfunc-

tions may occur for a variety of reasons, including the

installation of replacement or alternate tires or wheels

on the vehicle that prevent the TPMS from functioning

properly. Always check the TPMS malfunction telltale

after replacing one or more tires or wheels on your

vehicle to ensure that the replacement or alternate tires

and wheels allow the TPMS to continue to function

properly.

When a spare tire is mounted or a wheel is

replaced, the TPMS will not function and the

low tire pressure warning light will flash for

approximately 1 minute. The light will re-

main on after 1 minute. Contact a NISSAN

dealer as soon as possible for tire replace-

ment and/or system resetting.

Depending on a change in the outside tempera-

ture, the low tire pressure warning light may

illuminate even if the tire pressure has been

adjusted properly. Adjust the tire pressure to the

recommended COLD tire pressure again when

the tires are cold, and reset the TPMS.

Replacing tires with those not originally

specified by NISSAN could affect the proper

operation of the TPMS.

For additional information, see “Low tire pressure

warning light” (P.2-13) and “Tire Pressure Monitoring

System (TPMS)” (P.6-2).

Do not inject any tire liquid or aerosol tire

sealant into the tires, as this may cause a

malfunction of the tire pressure sensors.

WARNING:

CAUTION:

If the low tire pressure warning light illumi-

nates while driving, avoid sudden steering

maneuvers or abrupt braking, reduce vehicle

speed, pull off the road to a safe location

and stop the vehicle as soon as possible.

Driving with under-inflated tires may perma-

nently damage the tires and increase the

likelihood of tire failure. Serious vehicle

damage could occur and may lead to an

The TPMS may not function properly when

the wheels are equipped with tire chains or

the wheels are buried in snow.

Do not place metalized film or any metal

parts (antenna, etc.) on the windows. This

may cause poor reception of the signals

from the tire pressure sensors, and the

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CARE WHEN DRIVING

Driving your vehicle to fit the circumstances is essential

for your safety and comfort. As a driver, you should be

the one who knows best how to drive in the given

circumstances.

TPMS will not function properly.

Some devices and transmitters may temporarily inter-

fere with the operation of the TPMS and cause the low

tire pressure warning light to illuminate. Some exam-

ples are:

3. Turn off the engine.

4. Place the ignition switch in the ON position. Do

not start the engine.

5. Push and hold the TPMS reset switch for

approximately 3 seconds. The TPMS light will

flash 3 times to indicate the initialization.

ENGINE COLD START PERIOD

Facilities or electric devices using similar radio

frequencies are near the vehicle.

Due to the higher engine speeds, when the engine is

cold, extra caution must be exercised when selecting a

gear during the engine warm-up period after starting

the engine.

6. To finalize the procedure, start the engine and

drive the vehicle at speeds above 25 km/h (16

MPH).

If a transmitter set to similar frequencies is being

used in or near the vehicle.

If a computer (or similar equipment) or a DC/AC

converter is being used in or near the vehicle.

If the low tire pressure warning light illuminates after

the resetting operation, it may indicate that the TPMS

is not functioning properly. Have the system checked

by a NISSAN dealer.

LOADING LUGGAGE

Loads and their distribution and the attachment of

equipment (coupling devices, roof luggage carriers,

etc.) will considerably change the driving character-

istics of the vehicle. Your driving style and speed must

be adjusted according to the circumstances.

TPMS resetting

To keep the TPMS functioning properly, the reset

operation must be performed in the following cases.

For information regarding the low tire pressure warning

light, see “Low tire pressure warning light” (P.2-13).

when the tire pressure is adjusted

when a tire or a wheel is replaced

when the tires are rotated

DRIVING IN WET CONDITIONS

Avoid accelerating or stopping suddenly.

Avoid sharp turning or lane changing suddenly.

Avoid following too close to the vehicle in front.

When water covers the road surface with water

puddles, small water streams, etc., reduce speed to

prevent hydroplaning which can cause skidding and

loss of control. Worn tires will increase this risk.

DRIVING IN WINTER CONDITIONS

Drive cautiously.

Avoid accelerating or stopping suddenly.

Avoid sharp turning or lane changing suddenly.

Avoid sudden steering.

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Perform the following procedures to reset the TPMS.

1. Park the vehicle at a safe location and away from

traffic.

Avoid following too close to the vehicle in front.

2. Apply the parking brake and place the shift lever in

the P (Park) position.

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